Cinematography Prompting Specialist - Remote

Labelbox; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cinematography Prompting Specialist to translate video visuals into clear descriptions. The role involves analyzing video clips, creating structured prompts, and maintaining consistent terminology. Ideal candidates have a background in cinematography or film studies and strong attention to detail in visual composition. This position offers pay between $30 and $50 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to describe shots using film language and technical terminology.
• Strong attention to visual detail including composition and movement.

Responsibilities

• Identify key shots and transitions in video clips.
• Create structured prompts that capture the look and feel of each shot.
• Maintain consistent terminology and clarity across tasks.

Skills

Cinematography

Film language

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

Education

Background in cinematography, camera work, editing, or film studies

Job description

Role Overview

The Cinematography Prompting Specialist reviews short video clips and translates on-screen visuals into clear, technically accurate shot descriptions and prompts. This role focuses on identifying composition, camera movement, framing, lighting, and visual intent, and turning them into structured descriptions used for high-consistency model training.

What You’ll Do

• Watch short video clips and identify key shots and transitions
• Describe framing, movement, blocking, lighting, and composition
• Create structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot
• Call out stylistic references when relevant
• Follow internal templates for shot-level and sequence-level descriptions
• Provide examples of effective vs. ineffective prompts when needed
• Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and clarity across tasks

What You Bring

Must-Have:

• Background in cinematography, camera work, editing, or film studies
• Ability to describe shots using film language and technical terminology
• Strong attention to visual detail (composition, lens feel, movement)
• Clear written communication and consistency across repetitive tasks

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience writing prompts for video or image generation tools
• Professional experience as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor

$30 - $50 an hour